Description
A creamy, banana-infused custard that elevates any cake or dessert to blissful heights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Mash the bananas in a bowl and stir in the lemon juice.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt; whisk until blended.
- Gradually whisk in the whole milk until smooth.
- Add the egg yolks and banana mixture; combine thoroughly.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 7-10 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla. Add optional cream and spices if desired.
- Pour into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and chill for 1-2 hours before use.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Avoid high heat to prevent scorching.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg